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Hard-Hitting Counter-Terrorism Bill Passes House

Washington, June 16, 2016
Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) took immediate action to advance legislation that helps combat radical acts of terrorism. Passing the House today, the Countering Terrorist Radicalization Act combines three homeland security bills into one piece of legislation, including Rep. Loudermilk’s bill - the ALERT Act.

"Any bloodshed in our homeland is way too much, and those with ties to any terror organization must be stopped,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “Unfortunately, during Obama’s presidency, he has not taken this threat seriously and has not prioritized our national security. He has continually worked against House efforts to counter radical Islamic terrorism, threatening to veto bills that secure our borders and prevent terrorist organizations from exploiting the refugee program.

“This week, the White House claimed that our country is ‘safer than it was eight years ago.’ Tell that to the families of those who died in the attacks on Chattanooga, San Bernardino, Garland, TX, Boston Marathon, Benghazi, Ft. Hood, Little Rock, and Orlando. Today, the House voted to, once again, take action to counter terrorism in our homeland by combining three bills that have previously passed with strong bi-partisan support. We must have this vital legislation in order to protect Americans against these perpetrators of evil.”

Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, added, “Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s bill better safeguards our communities by providing local law enforcement with the tools to prepare for and defend against terror attacks. His leadership to counter the Islamist terror threat to our country has been instrumental.”

Background

This three-in-one bill is a collateral effort to better protect Americans from violent attacks, and addresses all forms of extremism - from homegrown terrorists to radical Islamic terrorists. The Countering Terrorist Radicalization Act enhances local law enforcement's involvement in fighting the war on terrorism, helps stop ISIS recruitment, and creates an advisory board to work on ways to prevent future attacks on the homeland.